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They made the Ultimate Sacrifice
HUGHES, William, AB, V44886, RCNVR, MPK - 24 Nov 1944, HMCS SHAWINIGAN -
AB Hughes died when HMCS SHAWINIGAN was sunk by U-1228 on 24 Nov 1944. Of her crew of 91, there were no survivors. Prior to joining the Navy he was employed by Fairchild Aircraft Ltd.
Ships served in: HMCS MONTREAL - Enlisted 03 Aug 1942. Commenced Active Service 08 Sep 1942 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 17 Nov 1942 HMCS REINDEER - Served in REINDEER 16-22 Jan 1943 while in training at HMCS CORNWALLIS HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 24 Jan 1943 HMCS SHAWINIGAN - Drafted to SHAWINIGAN 05 Feb 1943 * Rated Able Seaman, RCNVR 09 Sep 1943
(WH01) Article from the Montreal Star on the death of AB Hughes (WH02) Documents from the Service File of William Hughes
Second World War Casualty Index
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